Each councillor has served on the council for more than 20 years and either been a cabinet member, chair of key committee or served at Wigan borough’s first citizen.
Chair of the Honorary Aldermen Nominations Committee, Coun Chris Ready, said: “This status is a symbolic position that highlights an individual’s dedication to public service and is reserved for those who go above and beyond to help their community.
“We are delighted to be able to do this in 2024, the year marking 50 years since the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan was created."
1. Honorary Aldermen
The Mayor of Wigan Coun Kevin Anderson, with from left, Carl Sweeney, Billy Rotherham, John Hilton, The Mayor of Wigan Coun Kevin Anderson, Stephen Hellier, Terrence Halliwell and Mark Aldred. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
2. Honorary Aldermen
Honorary Aldermen for 2024 - Mark Aldred. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
3. Honorary Aldermen
A group of former councillors with more than 120 years service in the Wigan Borough attend a special presentation event at Wigan Council Chamber in Wigan Town Hall, as the six were announced as Honorary Aldermen for 2024. The Mayor of Wigan Coun Kevin Anderson, right, makes a presentation to Billy Rotherham. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
4. Honorary Aldermen
Honorary Aldermen for 2024 - John Hilton. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson